Calvin Ridley He last played in an NFL game on October 24, 2021. The wide receiver claimed he would focus on treating his mental health.
However, on March 7, 2022, Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended indefinitely to wide receiver after investigation revealed Ridley bet on NFL games in november 2021
Now, the player who graduated from Alabama is looking to return to playing football professionally. According to a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, ridley has applied to be reinstated as an NFL player.
The then Falcons player admitted to betting a total of $1,500 and claimed not to have a gambling problem. During his tenure with the Atlanta franchise he appeared in 49 games. In that span he had 3.3422 yards and 28 touchdowns after catching 248 throws.
In case of being reinstated in the 2023 season, the wide receiver will get a base salary of 11.116 million dollars as his fifth-year option on his rookie contract was accepted. Ridley was drafted in the first round of the 2018 Draft.
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Compensation for Atlanta
Ridley is a new player for the Jaguars thanks to a trade that depends on the value his new team places on the wide receiver. Currently, Jacksonville’s depth chart at the position includes Christian Kirk, Marvin Jones Jr., Zay Jones, Jamal Agnew and Tim Jones.
If reinstated, the Jaguars will hand out a 2023 fifth-round pick. The 2024 selection may vary according to the franchise: he will be in the fourth round if he remains in the team; third if he meets a certain playing time; and second if Jacksonville signs him to a contract extension.
